Thera-Putty Exercises

These exercises will strengthen the muscles of your fingers, hand and forearm.
Repeat these exercises _____ times for _____ times a day.

Finger Hook
Make a hook with your fingers as you press into
the putty.

Full Grip
Squeeze your fingers into the putty like you
are making a fist.

Finger Extension
Loop the putty over the end of the finger
while it is bent. Try to straighten your finger.

Finger Spread
Spread the putty like a pancake over
your fingers and thumb. Try to spread
them apart.

Finger Scissor
Place a 1 inch thick piece of putty between each pair of
fingers and squeeze together.
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Finger Pinch
Pinch the putty between each finger and the
thumb.

Scissor Spread
Place putty around two fingers at a
time and try to spread them apart.

Thumb Extension
Loop the putty at the end of your thumb while it is bent. Try
to straighten your thumb by pulling it upward.

Thumb Press
Push your thumb into the putty as you move the thumb
toward your small finger.

Thumb Adduction
Press the putty with your thumb against the side of your index
finger. Keep your fingers and thumb straight.

Thumb Pinch Strengthening

Squeeze the putty between your thumb and side
of your index finger.

Three Jaw Chuck Pinch

Pull the putty using your thumb, index and middle fingers.

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